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What Does This Blood Test Result Indicate?

I got some bloodwork tests back in the mail and it says that the test for ANA direct came back as positive abnormal and then across the line it says -01 I m kind of confused on what this means I kind a got an answer from the doctor that I might have lupus and then I need to go see a A certain kind a doctor but I was just wondering if this means that I have lupus and what kind
Mon, 10 Jul 2017
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.

You have ANA positive for immunofluorescence test. It is screening test. It can be seen lupus but sometimes it is positive in many healthy individual also. Please send me your ANA profile line immunoassay reports. So that I can help you to give exact diagnosis. Then you should plan accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What Does This Blood Test Result Indicate?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have ANA positive for immunofluorescence test. It is screening test. It can be seen lupus but sometimes it is positive in many healthy individual also. Please send me your ANA profile line immunoassay reports. So that I can help you to give exact diagnosis. Then you should plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.